Panasonic SDR-H85

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 162 reviews of Panasonic SDR-H85. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the zoom and size. The price and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some less positive reviews about the viewfinder. Opinions are divided on the image quality.

usability, portability, price, size, zoom

viewfinder

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Panasonic SDR-H85 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Panasonic SDR-H85

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of Panasonic SDR-H85 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the battery and zoom. The price and portability are also appreciated, but comments are divided on the durability. The image quality and size get critical opinions.

usability, portability, price, zoom, battery

size, image quality

80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic SDR-H85

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of Panasonic SDR-H85 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the zoom and size. The portability and price also get good feedback. There are some critical opinions about the reliability.

Panasonic SDR-H85 review

The Panasonic SDR-H85 is like having a small telescope that's able to capture standard-definition video. With its 70x lens you'll have no problem getting closer to your subject, and its optical image stabilization is very good even if you're moving....

The Panasonic SDR-H85-K is an excellent standard-definition camcorder that offers some great features for the asking price. If you're on the look-out for a model that's user-friendly yet highly functional, it's hard to look past the SDR-H85-K.

Panasonic SDR-H85

Definitely not what I intended to buy, due to adverse reviews, but fortunately I went to Comet Middlebrook where they have taken the trouble to set up all makes and models for the public to play with. Fantastic facility, the only retailer I could find...

1. Not High Definition, but I am not a great fan, as I find it is often too crisp and clinical. Colour and brightness is not a problem with this camcorder. 2. Mechanical lens cover. Good, one less electronic item to go wrong, but must be closed when...

Light and easy to use

This camera is so light to hold and easy to use. It fits in my handbag, which is not enormous! I can just video the children as soon as I spot them doing something funny or cute when we're out and about. The picture quality is good and the battery...

excellent product

Easy to use, fantastic memory with built in hard drive, who needs a memory card?, excellent for widescreen use eg:landscapes,family photos etc. small and compact for easy carry. The only problem i foresee is the joystick is a little fiddly,if you have...

Perfech HDD camcorder

This small and compact camcorder is easy to use and makes perfect films. The lens cover is operated by a switch as the cover is built in. My old one had one that was loose and attatched to the unit with a cord, which didn't hold on very well. Most of...

Product Specifications

The SDR-H85 records a large volume of movie image data onto its hard disk and an SDXC, SDHC, or SD memory card. The built-in 80-GB hard disk stores approximately 74 hours and 30 minutes of data (in LP mode), while a 64-GB SDXC memory card stores about 60 hours and 30 minutes of data (in LP mode). This makes the H85 ideal for recording long events and for use on extended trips.This compact camcorder features a powerful 70x optical zoom lens with an enhanced optical 78x zoom function that uses the effective area of the CCD to further extend their zooming power at the wide-angle setting. This makes it possible to capture beautiful images of sweeping landscapes and pull in distant subjects for truly dynamic close-ups.Because hand-shake becomes increasingly noticeable with more powerful zooming, an optical image stabilizing function is essential for suppressing hand-shake and providing clear zoom shots without degradation. This is where advanced O.I.S. comes in. It detects and corrects hand-shake at a rate of 4,000 times per second, to provide stable images while zooming. Plus, the addition of an active mode produces clear, blur-resistant images even when shooting while walking.The 33mm wide-angle setting is especially convenient when shooting video indoors or in tight spaces. It makes it possible to shoot at a close distance from the subject while fitting both the subject and the surrounding area into the frame. This has the added benefit of allowing the voice of the subject to be clearly recorded, which is an important element in video recordings. The wide-angle setting captures beautiful images of wide landscapes and allows large groups of people to fit into the frame. 35mm-lens equivalent.The iA function includes an AF/AE tracking feature that tracks a moving subject to make sure that it continues to be recorded in optimal image quality. A intelligent contrast control, which automatically adjusts brightness to maintain the best possible contrast, has also been added to the five advanced functions from previous models, including face detection, advanced O.I.S., and intelligent scene selector, and each is activated as required by simply pressing the iA button to capture beautiful images under virtually all shooting situations.